Briar Bird Bulldog Nosewarmer

[briarbird]

Today is my 5 years without a cigerette anniversary, so what better way to celebrate then to make myself a little nosewarmer bulldog. This is my first attempt at a bulldog, and I thought I would make it my own style instead of being traditional with it. Let me know what you all think.

 

[hnryclay]

I am not a nose warmer fan, but I really like this one. I love the shape of the bowl, and the way you left the bowl rim smooth. Very nice work.

 

[uberam3rica]

Very nice job.I like it, but to me the round shank means Rhodesian

 

[bentmike]

I'd happily smoke that fine bulldog.

 

[briarbird]

Uber, you are right, this origanlly did have a diamond shaped shank, I didn't like the results and ended up rounding it off. I learn a lot from you guys on here, thanks for pointing that out!

 

[uberam3rica]

Uber, you are right, this origanlly did have a diamond shaped shank, I didn't like the results and ended up rounding it off. I learn a lot from you guys on here, thanks for pointing that out!

Its how I differentiate the two. I like both shapes, they're one of my favorites

 

[irishsmoker]

That is one of the coolest pipes I've ever seen.

 

[irishsmoker]

That is one of the coolest pipes I've ever seen.

 

[irishsmoker]

Holy moly! I'm a member now!

 

[mluyckx]

Vey nice as always, very nice ! :worship:

 

[brian64]

Beautiful...very nice work! Congrats. :clap:

 

[rogers]

It's a beauty... and Happy Anniversary!

 

[standardgewehr]

Very nice and congrats!

 

[bigvan]

VERY nice! A few questions:

What's the stem material?

What did you use for the shank extension?

What made you rusticate the lower portion? Aesthetics or to cover pits or flaws in the wood?
I'm just curious as to the decision making process. I think it's a great looking pipe!

 

[ejames]

Very nice !! What is the shank extension made of?

 

[briarbird]

Bigvan, I rusticated the Bottom only because it was the vision i had for this particular pipe. It was actually perfect with no pits, which was sad then to rusticate it but i love this rusticated look. Bigvan and ejames, both the stem and the extension are lucite. Thanks for the comments everyone!

 

[tokerpipes]

Looks great. Very nice shape. I can't wait to the oversized I have requested.

 

[batdemon]

Very good work :clap:

 

[briarbird]

Tokerpipes, did you get the email I sent you?

 

[maineyachtie]

Great work briarbird. Congrats on 5 years without the coffin nails.